With more than 2,000 species of plants and animals, a third of which are endemic, they are a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve ...

The Channel Islands are home to one of the least frequented national parks in the U.S., but one of its visitor centers (now closed because of the pandemic) is in Ventura, just 70 miles north of ...

The Channel Islands National Park offers a rich ecosystem just off the coast of Los Angeles. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California. Welcome, Mickey.

The Channel Islands National Park is what many consider to be the crown jewel of Ventura County. It has five uninhabited wild and wonderful islands that attract hikers, bikers, kayakers and campers.

Channel Islands National Park received $1.43 million to plug an abandoned well and restore the site. A portable drilling rig was brought to Santa Cruz Island in 1965 but oil was never found.

Explore the rugged beauty of Channel Islands National Park’s Anacapa Island Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.